Private Cruise in Porto with Local Hosts, Wine & Tapas

5.0
(33 reviews)
Porto, Portugal

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Most Douro cruises are crowded and impersonal.
This experience is different.
This is a moment to slow down, enjoy a glass of wine a board with Portuguese Tapas, and experience Porto from the water like a local, with stories, conversation you won’t find on larger cruises.
New Boat (2024).
Here, you’ll:
- Avoid tourist-packed boats
- Enjoy a relaxed, private atmosphere
- Connect with real locals
- Experience the Douro in a more authentic way
- Special occasion setup (birthday / proposal)
- Wine and Portuguese Tapas
Most of our guests say this was the highlight of their trip to Porto.

What's Included

Bottled water
Life jacket
Blanket
Portuguese regional tapas: cheese, charcutaria and fruits. We may include other options according to customer food preferences and restrictions.
Spicy wine, white or rosé green wine and Porto wine
Orange juice
Music
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Next to the doors that give access to the boats.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Exit

    Admission ticket free
  • Ponte de Sao Joao (Pass by)

    The current railway bridge was inaugurated on 24 June 1992. It is written by a Portuguese Engineer - Edgar Cardoso. The next tower was built by the same Engineer at the height of the bridge to study the progress of the work.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ponte D. Maria Pia (Pass by)

    It's the bridge designed by Gustav Eiffel. One of the most beautiful bridges between Porto and Gaia. It was the first railway bridge. It was opened in 1877 and operated until 1992. It is currently completely closed. It's a prime Eiffel.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ponte Infante Dom Henrique (Pass by)

    It is the newest bridge between Porto and Gaia. Road bridge. The Bridge is named after Infante D. Henrique, a pioneer of discoveries in Portugal and who was born in Porto, so in his homage the name of the Bridge arose.

    Admission ticket free
  • Dom Luis I Bridge (Pass by)

    The most iconic and well-known bridge in Porto. Written by a Belgian Engineer - Theophilo Seirig who was an Eiffel student and collaborated with him on the D. Maria bridge. 10 years later he designed the Bridge D. Louis I. Together with the Ribeira do Porto and the Cais de Gaia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has two board : the top is for the Metro and pedestrian and the bottom is road and pedestrian. It is famous that the Ribeira boys jump from the lower board to the river.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cais da Ribeira (Pass by)

    Ribeira do Porto: The historic area of the city with its colorful houses, tunnels and medieval walls.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ponte da Arrabida (Pass by)

    It's a national monument. By Portuguese Engineer Edgar Cardoso. When it was inaugurated in 1963, it was the only one in Europe and who knows in the world with a single bow suspended in concrete. The story says that no one believed that the bridge could be completed because the area is very windy and the humidity is high, so the engineer studied a specific date to place the center part of the arch and thus complete the bridge.

    Admission ticket free
  • Reserva Natural Estuario do Douro (Pass by)

    The estuary of Cabedelo is a zone near the foz of the river Douro where you can find migratory birds and flora.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cais De Gaia (Pass by)

    The gate of Gaia or Ribeira de Gaia, is part of the UNESCO Heritage Site. It is the historic area of Gaia located right in front of the Ribeira do Porto. This is where the Port Wine cellars are located.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Return to Freixo Marina

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by SS Amazing Douro
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Tags

Wine Tastings
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Water Tours
Wine Tours
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Spring Break
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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